Maplewood, MN

Living costs in Maplewood land close to the national average, with a Cost Index of 99 (where 100 = the US baseline). Housing is the largest variable: the median home value here is $291,300, and typical monthly rents run around $1,316. Groceries and utilities are in line with what you would find in most US cities.

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $1,316, while local median household income is $88,534. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 18% before utilities and other costs. For a specific job offer, filing status, or take-home pay scenario, use salary.city.

Minnesota has a progressive state income tax with a top rate of 9.85%. The effective property tax rate is 1.11%. On a home worth $291,300, that translates to roughly $3,233 per year in property taxes. Sales tax (state + local) averages around 7.54% on everyday purchases.

The typical monthly rent in Maplewood is around $1,316. That's close to the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $291,300, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

The median home in Maplewood is valued at $291,300. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $1,473/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 71% of residents here own their homes.

Grocery prices in Maplewood are about average compared to the rest of the US (index: 103, where 100 is the national average). Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) are about typical (index: 93). Overall, these everyday costs shouldn't cause major surprises if you're moving from another similarly-sized US city.

Maplewood is a smaller city with a population of about 40,981. The median age of residents is 39.3, which is close to the national median. The local poverty rate is 10%, near the national average of 12.4%.